Election Commission
| Election Commission | Permanent and Independent body – Art. 324 -Power od superintendence, direction and control of elections:
1. President of India and vice- president of India 2. S.L. 3. Parliament 4. For panchayats & Municipalities – state Election Commission |
| COMPOSITION | – Art. 324 – Election Commission = CEC + EC – as fixed by President.
– Regional Commissioners for – appointed by President to assist EC – They hold office for a term of six years or until the age of 65. Independence: a. CEC provided with security of tenure. – cannot be removed in any manner except same as SC judge – can be removed by President on the basis of a resolution passed by both houses with special majority. b. Ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity c. Regional EC and other election commissioners – cannot be removed – except on recommendation of CEC. |
| Condition of service & tenure by POI | Historical – 1850 to 1989-single body
16/10/1989 – POI, two election commissioner [Voting age 21-18] ↓ ↓ Abolished 2 more appointment 1993–till current :– three election commissioner decision by majority salary/allow and /other 6 years/68 years/ can be removed before time. |
| Power & function with regard to E.C are | 1. To determine territorial constituencies
2. Revise electoral rolls & to register all eligible voters 3. Date/scheduled/of election Recognisation of Political Parties. 4. Symbol 5. Dispute settlement 6. Enquiry 7. Code of conduct 8. Advice POI for disqualification of MP. – governor for disqualification of MLA 9. Cancel poll in event of rigging 10. Ensure free and fair election. 11. State election Feasibility/President Rule 12. Registered parties |
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